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Gujjar stir: Bainsla ready to call off strike if demands met
Gujjar leader Colonel (retired) Kirori Singh Bainsla has welcomed Chief Minister Vasundhara Rajes recommendation of four to six per cent reservation for the community. ANI

South Asia University to be reality by 2010
In what is termed as South Asias most ambitious project and manifestation of SAARC reaching implementation stage, the South Asia university will be reality by 2010. ANI

BJP all set to form government in Karnataka
The Bharatiya Janata Party is all set to form the new government in Karnataka securing the magic number of 113 required to get a simple majority with the support of three Independents. ANI

India to export Tea to Bashkortostan
After almost five months of negotiations, the Bengal chapter of Confederation of Indian Industry, (CII), has come to an understanding with a private company to export tea from India to the Republic of Bashkortostan also known as Bashkiriya. ANI

Budding designers showcase their collection in Chandigarh
Budding fashion designers showcased their collection in Anukama 2008, the annual fashion show held by the students of Northern Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT). ANI

Raje writes to PM recommending reservation for Gujjars
The Gujjar communitys efforts demanding tribal status seems to have paid off with Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje writing a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recommending four-six per cent reservation for them as a nomadic tribe under the category of de-notified tribes. ANI

New LPG connections to cost Rs 1,250
State-run oil firms on Monday hiked the security deposit charges for new cooking gas (LPG) connections by Rs 400 to Rs 1,250 per cylinder. ANI

When the Punjab CMs family ponies became newsmakers!
It is said everything that belongs to a VIP can be newsworthy. And, this seemed true recently when two rare pigmy ponies owned by Sukhbir Singh Badal, the son of Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal, were struck down with viral fever. ANI

Punjab records 35-40 percent polling in Panchayat elections
About 35 to 40 per cent polling has been reported in Punjab in the second phase of Panchayat elections held today. ANI

Mulayam, Amar Singh detained while trying to meet Bainsla
Samajwadi Party leaders Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh were detained today on the outskirts of Bharatpur at Ooncha Nangla. They were on their way to meet Gujjar leader, Colonel (retired) Kirori Singh Bainsla, at Pilupura village. ANI

BJP anoints Yeddyurappa as Chief Minister designate
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unanimously elected B S eddyurappa as its leader in the Karnataka Assembly today. ANI

Karnataka poll results a reflection of UPAs performance: Karat
CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat said that the result of Karnataka Assembly poll was a reflection of the loss of credibility of the Congress party as well as the UPA Governments performance at the Centre. ANI

Exiled Tibetans appeal to the U N for justice
Exiled Tibetan students marched to the United Nations office in New Delhi on Monday and submitted an appeal seeking international attention towards their cause. ANI

Karnataka poll results a reflection of UPAs performance: Karat
CPI-M General Secretary Prakash Karat said that the result of Karnataka Assembly poll was a reflection of the loss of credibility of the Congress party as well as the UPA Governments performance at the Centre. ANI

Exiled Tibetans appeal to the U N for justice
Exiled Tibetan students marched to the United Nations office in New Delhi on Monday and submitted an appeal seeking international attention towards their cause. ANI

Gujjars seek talks with Raje, but turn violent
Gujjar leader Colonel Kirori Singh Bainsla today demanded that Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje should visit the agitation site and hold talks with community members over their demand for Scheduled Tribe status. ANI

Homeocare for children in Chandigarh
HomeoCare, a super-specialty clinic, helps to remove the root cause of illness, rather than give a temporary solution. The treatment is given through play and fun. ANI

Engineering students of Punjab design a wonder car
Engineering students here have designed a wonder car that can travel a distance of 250 kilometers on a litre of petrol. ANI

Shrinking river Ganges alarms Varanasi environmentalists
Environmentalists and scientists in Varanasi are a concerned lot these days due the shrinking size of the river Ganges,regarded as holy by most Hindus. ANI

BJP woos independents for government formation in Karnataka
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which won the Karnataka Assembly elections on Sunday, but fell short of a majority by three seats, is now actively wooing independents in a bid to realise its dream of forming its first government in South India. ANI

Elephant found dead in West Bengal village
The carcass of a female tusker was found in a cornfield in Andaman village, which borders the Kodalbasti Forest Range in West Bengals Jalpaiguri District on Sunday (May 25). ANI

Kullu farmers facing stiff completion from Chinese garlic
Garlic farmers in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, are facing tough competition from garlic made in China, which is considered superior to the Indian variety. ANI

Indian spices and spice product exports cross one billion dollar mark
Indias spice exports have reached another milestone by crossing the one billion US dollar mark in 2007-08. ANI

State government must give back land to farmers in Singur, says Mamata
Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee has demanded that the State Government return land to the farmers who have refused to accept compensation. ANI

Arushi murder case: Fathers bail plea hearing today
A local court here today will hear a bail application of dentist Rajesh Talwar, the man accused of killing his daughter Arushi. ANI

Polling begins for second phase of Punjab Panchayat polls
Polling for the second phase of Punjab Panchayat polls began today amidst tight security ANI

President Patil to inaugurate Institute of Kashmir Studies
President Pratibha Patil will inaugurate the Institute of Kashmir Studies here today. ANI

Participants of Arzi Hukumat Movement to be honoured today
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Dr. Shakeel Ahmad will honour the participants of the Arzi Hukumat Movement for their contribution towards Indias independence and the consolidation of its territorial integrity. ANI

GVK BIO Enters into Drug Discovery Pact with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
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Airnetz Aviation Expands Business Jet and Helicopter Charter Services to USA
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SYSTIME Implements Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne for Well Site International Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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Pepe Jeans London kick-starts F1 Roadshow
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DHL India Conferred the Frost & Sullivan's 'Best International Logistics Service Provider in India' and 'Best Brand Awareness in the Indian Logistics Industry' Award for 2007
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Alanzo I, a Luxury Junk, Seeks Investment and Project Partners
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Kingfisher Premium Launches an Online Consumer Initiative to Select the 'Face of Kingfisher'
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Shemaroo Entertainment Creates an Alternative Wave in Home Viewing
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The Khilafath Centenary Celebrations of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat to be held in city year long
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, a Punjab based 119 years old secular Muslim Community, spread in over 177 countries with 12 crore membership across the globe embarked on a year long Celebrations of The Khilafath Solus Media

MetroMela Launches Hyderabad City Centric Magazine
New City Centric Magazine with a unique user generated content captures attention of 15,000 readers enRight Media Relations

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on May 26, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 12855
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 12800
Silver (Kg): Rs. 24955

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 25100
Sovereign: Rs. 10050
Standard gold: Rs. 12990

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 12990
Silver: Rs. 24300

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 25800
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 12820
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11880

Bullion Rates on May 26, 2008 for All Major Indian Cities

Bullion prices presented here are indicative and are for general information only. Please check with your Gold Merchant or a local bank for latest and correct prices. All prices are in Indian National Rupees only.

Forex Rates on May 26, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 42.56 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 84.32 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 67.08 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 41.22 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of May 2008

Forex Rates presented here are historic data and for indicative purpose only. Please contact your Central Bank, Money Changers, Foreign Exchange Agent or Travel Desk for the correct and accurate convertion rates. Rates here are the closing rates in IST.

 

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